Andrew Peller Limited (TSX:ADW.A)(TSX:ADW.B) (the "Company") announced today its
results for the three months and year ended March 31, 2012. Effective April 1,
2011 the Company began reporting its results under International Financial
Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). For more information relating to the impact of the
transition to IFRS on the Company's reported financial position, financial
performance and cash flows, please refer to the Company's Management Discussion
and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three months and year ended March 31, 2012 which
will be available on the Company's web site and on www.sedar.com by June 26,
2012.
FISCAL 2012 HIGHLIGHTS:
-- Sales up 4.3% on solid performance in majority of trade channels
-- Announce completion of joint venture with Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery
and purchase of consumer-made wine business from Cellar Craft
-- EBITA up 3.5% to $32.7 million
-- Net earnings increase 15.8% to $13.0 million or $0.93 per Class A share
-- Balance sheet and financial position remain strong
"The Canadian wine market remains strong and we continue to experience solid
demand for our high quality product offerings through the majority of our trade
channels, including provincial liquor stores, our network of company-owned
retailers in Ontario, and our award-winning estate wineries," commented John
Peller, President and CEO. "Looking ahead, we are confident we will see
continued growth in both sales and profitability in the years ahead."
Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 rose 6.9% to $60.9 million from
$56.9 million in the prior year. For the year ended March 31, 2012 sales rose
4.3% to $276.9 million from $265.4 million last year. Ongoing initiatives to
grow sales of the Company's blended varietal table and premium wines through
provincial liquor boards, the successful introduction of new products, solid
performance from the Company's estate wineries and export sales, and the
positive contribution to sales from recent acquisitions were partially offset by
the impact of the discriminatory levy introduced by the Province of Ontario on
July 1, 2010 on sales of International and Canadian Blended ("ICB") wines sold
through the Company's retail stores and weaker sales of consumer-made wines.
Gross margin was 36.1% of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2012
compared to 38.9% last year. For the year ended March 31, 2012 gross margin was
38.7% of sales compared to 38.9% in the prior year. Gross margin percentage was
negatively affected in fiscal 2012 by the impact of the additional taxation
levied on ICB wines sold through the Company's retail stores, higher costs for
wine purchased on international markets and increased distribution costs, as
well as increased price competition in certain markets during the latter half of
the fiscal year, partially offset by the positive impact of sales of higher
margin products, the strengthening of the Canadian dollar on world currency
markets, and successful cost control initiatives to reduce operating and
packaging expenses. The special levy served to reduce sales and gross margin by
approximately $2.4 million in fiscal 2012 compared to $2.0 million in fiscal
2011. Management believes gross margin will remain in the 37% to 38% range over
the near term.
Selling and administrative expenses increased in fiscal 2012 due to an increase
in sales and marketing investments to grow sales volumes of its products through
increased advertising and promotional initiatives across all trade channels,
investments made to increase tourism at its estate wineries, and certain
one-time costs related to the Company's celebration of its 50th Anniversary. As
a percentage of sales, selling and administrative expenses for the year ended
March 31, 2012 decreased to 26.9% compared to 27.0% in the prior year.
Interest expense during fiscal 2012 declined compared to last year due to a
decrease in short and long-term interest rates partially offset by higher levels
of short-term borrowings.
The Company incurred a non-cash gain in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012
related to mark-to-market adjustments on an interest rate swap and foreign
exchange contracts aggregating $0.6 million compared to $0.3 million in the
prior year. For the year ended March 31, 2012 the Company incurred a non-cash
gain of $0.3 million compared to $0.1 million last year. The Company has elected
not to apply hedge accounting and accordingly these financial instruments are
reflected in the Company's financial statements at fair value each reporting
period. These instruments are considered to be effective economic hedges and
have enabled management to mitigate the volatility of changing costs and
interest rates.
Other expenses incurred in fiscal 2012 relate to a $0.4 million fair value
adjustment to vines, $0.2 million in carrying costs for the Company's Port Moody
facility which was closed effective December 31, 2005, and a charge of
approximately $0.4 million related to a reassessment of employee payroll taxes
for prior periods. In fiscal 2011 other expenses included a fair value
adjustment to vines of $1.2 million and $0.2 million in ongoing maintenance
costs for the Port Moody facility partially offset by a $0.3 million gain on the
sale of a portion of an Okanagan vineyard.
Earnings before interest, taxes, amortization, other expenses and gains or
losses on the above mentioned derivative financial instruments ("EBITA") were
$2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $3.9 for the
comparable prior year period. For the year ended March 31, 2012 EBITA was $32.7
million compared to $31.5 million last year. Net earnings (loss) excluding gains
on derivative financial instruments and other expenses for the three months
ended March 31, 2012 were $(0.7) million compared to $0.1 million in the prior
year, and $13.7 million for fiscal 2012 compared to $11.7 million last year. The
Company generated a net loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 of $0.6
million or $0.05 per Class A Share compared to net earnings of $0.4 million or
$0.03 per Class A Share last year. Net earnings for the year ended March 31,
2012 were $13.0 million or $0.93 per Class A Share compared to $11.2 million or
$0.78 per Class A Share in fiscal 2011.
Strong Financial Position
Working capital was $34.9 million at March 31, 2012 compared to $27.6 million at
March 31, 2011. The increase was due primarily to higher inventory due to the
recent strategic alliance with Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery and the acquisition
of the inventory of Cellar Craft International, as well as to support
anticipated future sales growth, partially offset by an increase in bank
indebtedness.
The Company's debt to equity ratio was 0.87:1 at March 31, 2012 compared to
0.85:1 at March 31, 2011. Shareholders' equity as at March 31, 2012 was $120.6
million or $8.43 per common share compared to $114.3 million or $7.99 per common
share as at March 31, 2011. The increase is primarily due to higher net earnings
for the period partially offset by the payment of dividends.
In fiscal 2012 the Company generated cash from operating activities, after
changes in non-cash working capital items, of $7.0 million compared to $23.0
million in the prior year period. Cash flow from operating activities declined
in fiscal 2012 primarily due to the higher levels of inventory accumulated
during the year partially offset by stronger earnings performance. In fiscal
2013, the Company received the $1.0 million from Creemore Springs Brewery Ltd.
due on May 1, 2012 related to the sale of the Company's beer business completed
on May 1, 2010.
Recent Events
During the fourth quarter the Company announced that Peller Estates Icewine had
been selected to form a partnership with Beijing De Long Zhen, one of China's
top wine distributors, to introduce the Company's quality products in the
country. Nationwide placement of Peller Estates vintages has been secured and
Peller Estate's wines will be sold in China's top retailers including the Golden
Resources Mall, Beijing's second largest Shopping Mall with over 6 million
square feet and 230 escalators to transport thousands of shoppers per day.
Also during the quarter Peller Estates announced that its products would be
offered on the international wine listing at the famed Burj Al Arab Hotel in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Burj Al Arab stands 1,053 feet high on an
artificial island protruding out from the famed Jumeirah Beach. Designed to
mimic the sail of an Arabian ship the world famous hotel has quickly become an
iconic landmark of luxury.
In addition, Peller Estates wines are now being offered on all eleven Celebrity
Cruise ships in their world-class dining rooms. Celebrity ships are consistently
ranked among the best on the seas. Guests travelling on voyages that visit
exotic ports from the Galapagos to Alaska will now be able to enjoy Peller
Estates as part of their luxury cruise experience.
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
(Complete consolidated financial statements to follow)
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(in $000 except as otherwise stated) Three Months Year
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For the Period Ended March 31, 2012 2011 2012 2011
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Sales 60,891 56,940 276,883 265,420
Gross margin 21,953 22,146 107,257 103,262
Gross margin (% of sales) 36.1% 38.9% 38.7% 38.9%
Selling and administrative expenses 19,447 18,201 74,606 71,718
Earnings before interest, taxes,
amortization, unrealized gain (loss)
and other expenses 2,506 3,945 32,651 31,544
Unrealized gain on derivative financial
instruments (553) (291) (257) (117)
Other expenses 463 (125) 1,163 791
Net earnings (loss) (604) 417 13,001 11,223
Earnings (loss) per share - Class A ($0.05) $ 0.03 $ 0.93 $ 0.78
Earnings (loss) per share - Class B ($0.04) $ 0.02 $ 0.81 $ 0.67
Dividend per share - Class A (annual) $ 0.360 $ 0.330
Dividend per share - Class B (annual) $ 0.314 $ 0.288
Cash provided by operations (after
changes in non-cash working capital
items) 6,993 23,019
Working capital 34,869 27,643
Shareholders' equity per share $ 8.43 $ 7.99
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Gross margin is defined as gross profit, excluding amortization of plant and
equipment used in production as calculated below:
Unaudited (in $000) Three Months Year
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Period ended March 31, 2012 2011 2012 2011
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Gross profit $ 20,804 $ 20,947 $ 102,431 $ 98,595
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Add: amortization of plant and
equipment used in production 1,149 1,199 4,826 4,667
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Gross margin $ 21,953 $ 22,146 $ 107,257 $ 103,262
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Net earnings before other expenses is defined as net earnings before the net
unrealized loss (gain) on financial instruments, and other expenses, all
adjusted by income tax rates as calculated below:
Unaudited (in $000) Three Months Year
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Period ended March 31, 2012 2011 2012 2011
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Net earnings $ (604) $ 417 $ 13,001 $ 11,223
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Unrealized gain on financial instruments (553) (291) (257) (117)
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Other expenses 463 (125) 1,163 791
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Income tax effect on the above 24 80 (245) (214)
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Net earnings before other expenses $ (670) $ 81 $ 13,662 $ 11,683
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Andrew Peller Limited ('APL' or the 'Company') is a leading producer and
marketer of quality wines in Canada. With wineries in British Columbia, Ontario,
and Nova Scotia, the Company markets wines produced from grapes grown in
Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, British Columbia's Okanagan and Similkameen
Valleys, and from vineyards around the world. The Company's award-winning
premium and ultra-premium VQA brands include Peller Estates, Trius, Hillebrand,
Thirty Bench, Crush, Sandhill, Calona Vineyards Artist Series, and Red Rooster.
Complementing these premium brands are a number of popularly priced varietal
wine brands including Peller Estates French Cross in the East, Peller Estates
Proprietors Reserve in the West, Copper Moon, XOXO, and Croc Crossing.
Hochtaler, Domaine D'Or, Schloss Laderheim, Royal, and Sommet are our key value
priced wine blends. The Company imports wines from major wine regions around the
world to blend with domestic wine to craft these popularly priced and value
priced wine brands. With a focus on serving the needs of all wine consumers, the
Company produces and markets premium personal winemaking products through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Vintners Inc., the recognized leader in personal
winemaking products. Global Vintners distributes products through over 250
Winexpert and Wine Kitz authorized retailers and franchisees and more than 600
independent retailers across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, New
Zealand, and Australia. Global Vintners award-winning premium and ultra-premium
winemaking brands include Selection, Vintners Reserve, Island Mist, Kenridge,
Cheeky Monkey, Ultimate Estate Reserve, Traditional Vintage, and Artful
Winemaker. The Company owns and operates more than 100 well-positioned
independent retail locations in Ontario under the Vineyards Estate Wines, Aisle
43, and WineCountry Vintners store names. The Company also owns Grady Wine
Marketing Inc. based in Vancouver, and The Small Winemaker's Collection Inc.
based in Ontario; both of these wine agencies are importers of premium wines
from around the world and are marketing agents for these fine wines. The Company
has entered into an agreement to market the Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery brands
across Canada. The Company's products are sold predominantly in Canada with a
focus on export sales for its icewine and personal winemaking products. Andrew
Peller Limited common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbols ADW.A
and ADW.B).
The Company utilizes EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, amortization,
unrealized derivative (gain) loss, other expenses, and income taxes). EBITA is
not a recognized measure under IFRS. Management believes that EBITA is a useful
supplemental measure to net earnings, as it provides readers with an indication
of cash available for investment prior to debt service, capital expenditures and
income taxes. Readers are cautioned that EBITA should not be construed as an
alternative to net earnings determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator
of the Company's performance or to cash flows from operating, investing and
financing activities as a measure of liquidity and cash flows. The Company also
utilizes gross margin (defined as gross profit, excluding amortization). The
Company's method of calculating EBITA and gross margin may differ from the
methods used by other companies and, accordingly, may not be comparable to
measures used by other companies.
Andrew Peller Limited common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbols
ADW.A and ADW.B).
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements in this news release may contain "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the "safe harbour
provision" of the Securities Act (Ontario) with respect to Andrew Peller Limited
( the "Company") and its subsidiaries. Such statements include, but are not
limited to, statements about the growth of the business in light of the
Company's recent acquisitions; its launch of new premium wines; sales trends in
foreign markets; its supply of domestically grown grapes; and current economic
conditions. These statements are subject to certain risks, assumptions, and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
included in the forward-looking statements. The words "believe", "plan",
"intend", "estimate", "expect" or "anticipate" and similar expressions, as well
as future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", and "could"
often identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking
statements on our current views with respect to future events and financial
performance. With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this news
release, the Company has made assumptions and applied certain factors regarding,
among other things: future grape, glass bottle and wine prices; its ability to
obtain grapes, imported wine, glass, and its ability to obtain other raw
materials; fluctuations in the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rates; its ability
to market products successfully to its anticipated customers; the trade balance
within the domestic Canadian wine market; market trends; reliance on key
personnel; protection of its intellectual property rights; the economic
environment; the regulatory requirements regarding producing, marketing,
advertising, and labeling its products; the regulation of liquor distribution
and retailing in Ontario; and the impact of increasing competition.
These forward-looking statements are also subject to the risks and uncertainties
discussed in this news release, in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in
the Company's MD&A and other risks detailed from time to time in the publicly
filed disclosure documents of Andrew Peller Limited which are available at
www.sedar.com. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions which could cause
actual results to differ materially from those conclusions, forecasts, or
projections anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Because of these
risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements. The Company's forward-looking statements are
made only as of the date of this news release, and except as required by
applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these
forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or
circumstances or otherwise.
Andrew Peller Limited
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
For the years ended March 31
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(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
March 31, March 31, April 1,
2012 2011 2010
Assets
Current assets
Accounts receivable $ 24,937 $ 23,390 $ 22,902
Inventories 110,256 94,692 88,818
Current portion of biological assets 881 759 615
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,338 818 1,818
Income taxes recoverable - - 1,327
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137,412 119,659 115,480
Property, plant and equipment 84,490 84,744 85,133
Biological assets 12,556 11,950 12,395
Intangibles 13,621 14,170 14,775
Goodwill 37,473 37,473 37,473
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$ 285,552 $ 267,996 $ 265,256
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Bank indebtedness $ 57,495 $ 48,758 $ 48,877
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 37,118 33,883 28,229
Dividends payable 1,252 1,148 1,197
Income taxes payable 40 1,000 -
Current portion of derivative
financial instruments 1,272 1,894 1,922
Current portion of long-term debt 5,366 5,333 6,158
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102,543 92,016 86,383
Long-term debt 41,456 42,720 47,633
Long-term derivative financial
instruments 1,943 1,578 1,667
Post-employment benefit obligations 7,151 5,565 5,414
Other long-term liabilities - - 600
Deferred income taxes 11,907 11,820 9,879
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165,000 153,699 151,576
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Shareholders' Equity
Capital stock 7,026 7,026 7,375
Retained earnings 113,526 107,271 106,305
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120,552 114,297 113,680
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$ 285,552 $ 267,996 $ 265,256
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Commitments
The above statements should be read in conjunction with the entire consolidated
financial statements and notes.
They will be available through the Investor Relations section of
www.andrewpeller.com or at www.sedar.com by June 26, 2012.
Andrew Peller Limited
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(Unaudited)
For the years ended March 31
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(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
2012 2011
Sales $276,883 $265,420
Cost of goods sold 169,626 162,158
Amortization of plant and equipment used in production 4,826 4,667
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Gross profit 102,431 98,595
Selling and administration 74,606 71,718
Amortization of equipment and intangibles used in
selling and administration 3,026 2,925
Interest 5,354 6,673
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Operating earnings 19,445 17,279
Net unrealized gains on derivative financial
instruments (257) (117)
Other expenses 1,163 791
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Earnings before income taxes 18,539 16,605
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Provision for income taxes
Current 4,841 3,223
Future 697 2,159
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5,538 5,382
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Net earnings for the year $ 13,001 $ 11,223
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Net earnings per share
Basic and diluted
Class A shares $ 0.93 $ 0.78
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Class B shares $ 0.81 $ 0.67
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The above statements should be read in conjunction with the entire consolidated
financial statements and notes.
They will be available through the Investor Relations section of
www.andrewpeller.com or at www.sedar.com by June 26, 2012.
Andrew Peller Limited
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
For the years ended March 31
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(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
2012 2011
Net earnings for the year $ 13,001 $ 11,223
Net actuarial losses on post-employment benefit plans (2,347) (837)
Deferred income taxes 610 218
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Other comprehensive loss for the year (1,737) (619)
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Net comprehensive income for the year $ 11,264 $ 10,604
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The above statements should be read in conjunction with the entire consolidated
financial statements and notes.
They will be available through the Investor Relations section of
www.andrewpeller.com or at www.sedar.com by June 26, 2012.
Andrew Peller Limited
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the years ended March 31
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(in thousands of Canadian dollars)
2012 2011
Cash provided by (used in)
Operating activities
Net earnings for the year $ 13,001 $ 11,223
Adjustments for
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and
equipment 203 (96)
Amortization of plant, equipment and intangible
assets 7,852 7,592
Impairment of intangibles 200 -
Interest expense 5,354 6,673
Provision for income taxes 5,538 5,382
Revaluation of biological assets - net of
insurance recovery 412 831
Post-employment benefits (761) (686)
Net unrealized loss on derivative financial
instruments (257) (117)
Interest paid (5,520) (6,601)
Income taxes paid (5,801) (896)
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20,221 23,305
Change in non-cash working capital items related to
operations (13,228) (286)
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6,993 23,019
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Investing activities
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and
equipment and vine biological assets 27 1,488
Purchase of property and equipment and vine
biological assets (7,272) (8,093)
Purchase of intangibles (1,395) (101)
Acquisition of businesses (600) (825)
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(9,240) (7,531)
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Financing activities
Increase (decrease) in bank indebtedness 8,737 (119)
Issuance of long-term debt 50,263 -
Repayment of long-term debt (50,944) (5,333)
Deferred financing costs (904) -
Dividends paid (4,905) (4,787)
Repurchase of Class A Shares - (5,249)
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2,247 (15,488)
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Increase in cash during the year - -
Cash - Beginning of year - -
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Cash - End of year $ - $ -
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The above statements should be read in conjunction with the entire consolidated
financial statements and notes.
They will be available through the Investor Relations section of
www.andrewpeller.com or at www.sedar.com by June 26, 2012.
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